Residents were out cheering and celebrating for their favorite contestant of El Mundo Maya.

Michelle Estrella Nunez represented Belize in the glamorous contest.

Nunez is from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and is the first San Pedrana to capture the Miss Costa Maya crown.

The 26 year-old, 5’6” beauty was a past Miss San Pedro (2014). She also represented Belize last year at Miss America Latina del Mundo in Mexico, where she not only captured the award for Best Original Costume but also gave Belize the highest and thus far only placement in that pageant. She placed 4th Runner-up (out of 19), besting delegates from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Spain, among others.

Nunez graduated from St. John’s Junior College and currently works as an Assistant Sales Agent for ICB. She is the founder and director of SHINE (Shaping Healthy Identities through Nurturing and Empowerment), whose goal is to offer hope, empowerment, and a brighter future for young women. Her hobbies include healthy cooking, swimming, bike riding, running, and freelance modeling.

The party continues tonight in San Pedro with an opening gala being held in conjunction with Caribbean night. Presentations include cultural displays by Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama and Mexico.

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